Asia REIT market reaches 279 billion dollars after 18 percent growth
Property data revealed Asia s real estate investment trust sector expanded 18 percent to 279 billion US dollars across 289 active listings driven by mainland Chinese market expansion
The Asia Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) market reached a market value of US$279.4 billion as of March 31, 2026, marking an 18% growth from the previous year, according to Cushman & Wakefield's Asia REIT Market Insight 2025-2026. The Chinese mainland and India were the main drivers of this regional expansion. Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong stabilised and recovered moderately in the mature markets segment.
Emerging markets like China and India gained momentum through new product issuances, expanded asset classes, and deeper institutional participation. ESG disclosure, operational efficiency, and asset quality are becoming increasingly important differentiators for investors in the Asia REIT market. The report also highlights that the Chinese mainland's REIT market saw the most growth, contributing 21 of the 27 new listings between the end of 2024 and March 2026, outpacing other countries.
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